Thursday, December 20, 2012

As the regular slackers gathered around the VFTD watercooler are well aware I am easily bored. And despite the rapidly approaching holiday--pick your preferred greeting--I'll stick with Merry Christmas--there has been damn little happening of note lately in the world of competitive paintball. Sure the kids at Paintball Access have been slaving away to keep fresh content up but frankly I was bored with voting for players before the VFTD player poll closed. It's just not been enough. So I sent out a weary Mr. Curious in search of worthy paintball news. (He had been working his favorite seasonal job as a Santa's helper at a Victoria's Secret in Vegas--or something like that.)
It worked out since the PSP was in Vegas last weekend. A disgruntled Mr. C soon had some juicy info in hand. Seems the NPPL guys are moving forward with plans to return an event to Tampa--rhough Mr. C says it isn't solid just yet. We both shared a laugh wondering if the MS is gonna return to last year's "St. Tropez" location while simply changing the name to Mediterranean Cup and hope nobody notices if they delay the announcement. And then things got good. Sorta.

Mr. C says the PSP is close to locking down all 5 events for next season with dates coming perhaps as soon as early January. He says it might have been done already except for a (nother) last minute hiccup. He says he knows where but then he wouldn't tell me. Perhaps it had something to do with this screen shot sent to me anonymously right after his phone cut out. (It looks like it might be a closed circuit security feed.)

He also reminded me of his post-World Cup rumor about teams coming outta the woodwork looking for a PSP pro spot. He reminded me because he says it's only gotten worse. There are Euro teams definitely making the push to be included as well as a NPPL name or two--perhaps besides Impact & XSV who are well known to want in--and even some real outside shots, a divisional team has tossed its hat in the ring and then there's a team that isn't a team quite yet. Then he said there's a possible plan for resolving everything that doesn't include any of the options VFTD has been concerned might happen as expressed in the pair of 'Pro Dilemma' posts in the last month. And then--just as he was about to name names and clue me in--his phone went dead. (Or he hung up.)

Okay so he was hanging out with lingerie models--this is paintball, man!

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ABOUT

About Baca:
Baca Loco is the forum name I first used at P8ntballer.com and kept when I starting writing for PGi magazine, the late, lamented Paintball Games International. At various times I did gun reviews, event reports, the occasional feature, How-To’s & a monthly column entitled, View from the Deadbox. At one time or another I’ve done most everything you can do in paintball other than own a field or run a tourney series. For the last several years I have coached a number of pro teams and generally made a nuisance of myself whenever possible.

About VIEW FROM THE DEADOX:
One purpose of this blog is to encourage a dialogue about competitive paintball and permitting commenter anonymity is intended to encourage the participation of those who actually know what they are talking about. The rest of you are also welcome, even encouraged, to comment as well. (I don't really need any encouragement.)
The other purpose of this blog is to provide a focus for my attention deficit disorder and hold boredom at bay.

About my views:
Brilliant, visionary and almost always correct. Get used to it. Oh, and I'm humble too. Feel free to disagree as long as you are prepared to be wrong.

FAQ

How is paintball like golf? Golf is played outdoors on nice, well kept grass or, if something goes horribly wrong, off in the woods. Same with paintball.

How is a paintball made? What am I, Wikipedia?

Who are your sponsors? Who hasn't been one of my sponsors? I won't be trying to promote current sponsors on this blog nor will I take shots at non-sponsors. I don't give gun, goggle or gear advice so it really doesn't matter.

What's your view on cheating? It's wrong and has no place in the game. That's why I don't play scenario or Big Games.

What's your favorite marker? The free one.

Where did that awesome photo come from in the blog header? It is the work of photographer extraordinaire, Brandon Showers or the vixen with a Nikon (or maybe a Canon) Meagan Foster.

What's your favorite team? Grow up.

Who started the Rec vs. Tourney war? Some will say that's just the way it's always been. Others claim it's natural for the sides to be at odds. I say, aren't we all brothers under the goggles? I'm not sure but ask yourself who benefits? Follow the money. Could it be a covert plot of the Military Simulation Industrial Complex? As long as the war rages on there will be a demand for more paint, more markers and Big Paintball will continue to count its profits instead of the cost. Give peace a chance. That's all that I'm saying.

How do I get sponsored? You don't.

Will you send me any free stuff if I tell you what a big fan I am? No.

Is agg dead yet? Yes, it's time to move on to some new uber hip trendiness that everyone can follow to demonstrate their individuality.

Is it true the inside of Ollie Lang's gearbag smells like roses? No, strawberries and cream.